--- description: Review of ala Carte Menus Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ala Carte Menus | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Assisted Living Software](/directory/3950/assisted-living/software) > [ala Carte Menus](/software/253546/ala-carte-menus) # ala Carte Menus Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/253546/ala-carte-menus Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/253546/ala-carte-menus?page=2) > ala Carte Menus is a cloud-based solution designed to help businesses handle meal management and dining operations across assisted living facilities. Professionals can design nutritional plans and personalize the meals according to the cultural, ethnic or religious preferences of residents. ala Carte Menus allows organizations to customize menus according to the requested budget and ensure compliance with various state regulations. Managers can review and analyze the nutritional value of menus in accordance with the DASH Eating Plan, Healthy Eating Pattern and the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). Additionally, it lets nutritionists utilize the built-in database to view seasonal offerings, new recipes and culinary trends. ala Carte Menus enables businesses to receive the approval of registered dieticians on nutritional plans or meals. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via phone, email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 19 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 19 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Crandall Corporate Dietitians - **Founded**: 1966 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$80.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Avg starting price. May be lower or high depending on number of buildings - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Admissions Management - Calendar Management - Compliance Management - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - HIPAA Compliant - Meal/Nutrition Management - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support ## Category - [Assisted Living Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3950/assisted-living/software) ## Alternatives 1. [My PT Hub](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/34714/my-pt-hub) — 4.6/5 (3165 reviews) 2. [Everfit](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/369274/everfit) — 4.8/5 (344 reviews) 3. [FitBudd](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/436748/fitbudd) — 4.6/5 (405 reviews) 4. 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I don't like that the meal textures and diet orders don't have more options such as Renal/NDD3 or more of those types of combinations. > > It is a great system for even beginners. Customer service is amazing because they are patient and are very knowledgeable with the system so when you don't understand something they are able to efficiently help you. There is a lot of information available in the system itself and if you use it to it's full potential it can save a lot of headache later. ----- ### "Ease of Operation" — 5.0/5 > **Eef** | *17 December 2020* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The flexibility to create menus on the 5 week cycle that caters to our clientele with regional and ethnic selections > > **Cons**: I really have no cons, the product is wonderful > > We have been using Ala Carte menus and Crandall Corporate Dietitians for many years. Once your menus and programs are set up, it is very easy to operate and you can change menu selections daily if you'd like. ----- ### "Good but not versatile" — 3.0/5 > **James** | *22 December 2020* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy that recipes are readily available and the production sheets are handy. > > **Cons**: Purchase orders are inaccurate. When it comes to spreadsheets and projected spending the numbers are off. I know that the system probably uses an average since this is nation wide. A good example during these times would be the cost of goods increasing. Also, product availability swings in and out and this causes higher rates. > > It is a decent interface that allows the job to be done. I would like to see more culturally diverse menu items as I work for a company that specifically caters to a large Japanese population. This results in me seeking recipes and menu ideas outside of Crandall. ----- ### "Healthcare dining services" — 5.0/5 > **Brian** | *18 December 2020* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is very user friendly and offers tons of reports\!\!\!\! I have 4 employees that use the software daily and have no issues with it. We also like that the menus are customizable which makes it easy to substitute food items based on resident feedback. > > **Cons**: I honestly have not come across anything that I specifically disliked. I do not use every single report and function but for my current needs, I have no complaints. > > In my 3 years , my experience has been great. Customer support was helpful, knew who I was right away even when I was new to the company. Assisted me with all of nut needs and got me the training I needed. ----- ### "Comprehensive\!" — 4.0/5 > **Hannah** | *13 December 2020* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software has lots of useful features, by far my favorite is the interface with my medical records system. A close second is the wealth of in-services and training materials and the ability to change the calendar menu easily for holidays and special events. > > **Cons**: The printing is terrible. Tray tickets can only be printed one day at a time for a given group, otherwise they will be out of order or mixed up (different pt on same ticket). There is also no option to separate your printing by person making extra work when printing for the following week: you either have to print your seven days and separate out by names, or print each name from your list. > > Tray tickets allows for non-select groups for residents/patients who no longer make decisions for themselves. It is faster, accurate, an nutritionally sound vs having caregivers choose what these residents will eat. No more filling out menus for these people, only applying preferences. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/253546/ala-carte-menus?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/253546/ala-carte-menus) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data